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This role provides technical leadership and strategic direction for Linux systems architecture, Ansible Automation Platform, Red Hat Satellite, OpenShift, and AWS cloud infrastructure while mentoring team members and ensuring high availability, security, and performance across all Linux systems. The position serves as the primary technical authority for complex Linux server challenges and drives innovation in infrastructure automation, cloud-native development, hybrid cloud integration, and enterprise disaster recovery solutions.\nResponsibilities:\nLead the design, deployment, and maintenance of enterprise Linux server environments (RHEL, CentOS, Ubuntu, SUSE, Amazon Linux) with hands-on configuration and troubleshooting across on-premises and AWS cloud infrastructure\nPlan, execute, and manage enterprise-wide Linux patching strategies including security patches, kernel updates, and critical vulnerability remediation across thousands of servers\nDevelop and maintain comprehensive disaster recovery (DR) plans for Linux infrastructure including RPO/RTO targets, failover procedures, and recovery testing schedules\nImplement and enforce CIS (Center for Internet Security) benchmarks and security baselines across all Linux systems including automated compliance scanning, 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